Prepare against Jose Luis Gomes
PRT · World #76,666 classical · FIDE ID 1901710
When preparing against Jose Luis Gomes, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Luis Gomes, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Gomes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Gomes before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,800 | 2,006 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,957 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,964 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 21.2% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Gomes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Gomes's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 65.2% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gomes usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Gomes usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gomes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gomes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jose Luis Gomes's chess games
All 52 games by Jose Luis Gomes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,371 | 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | B00 |
| Mar 2010 | Mozart Rosa Abelha | 2,023 | 3rd Vitoria ECXA | E91 |
| Mar 2010 | Espirito Santo,Jeferson Souza do | 1,905 | 3rd Vitoria ECXA | A07 |
| Jan 2007 | Fernando Manuel Lucas Carapau | 1,861 | 3rd Almada Open | D10 |
| Jan 2007 | Manuel Brito | 1,833 | 3rd Almada Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal rapid Open | 2022 | 12 | 1 | 1,827 |
| 3rd Vitoria ECXA | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 1,912 |
| 3rd Almada Open | 2007 | 6 | 4 | 2,002 |
| Fortaleza Schoonenborch Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,664 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,934 |
| 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,976 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| 26th Lisbon Cup | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Gomes's chess games?
52 games by Jose Luis Gomes, from Jan 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jose Luis Gomes has played.
What does Jose Luis Gomes play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Gomes opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Gomes answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Gomes play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Gomes's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Gomes play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Gomes most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jose Luis Gomes's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Gomes is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jose Luis Gomes played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Luis Gomes, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Gomes?
52 games by Jose Luis Gomes reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.